At the age of 57, former Anvil (1989 - 1995) and Overkill (1995 - 2000) guitar player Sebastian Marino passed away suddenly in the early hours of the New Year's day.

Anvil frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow commented: "Condolences to my friend Sebastian Marino's family and friends. Seby was a dear friend and I will miss him profoundly! Worth The Weight was an extremely special Anvil album and it will keep Seby alive through our history forever! RIP SEBASTIAN MARINO."

Statement from Overkill: "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our good friend and great musician, Sebastian Marino. Seb was an asset in the studio as well as on the stage for the three releases he did with us. Most importantly, he was a great friend, who remained a great friend beyond the band. The music world has lost one of the good ones."

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Band profile:	Anvil